Mobility Assistance in Oshkosh, WI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Oshkosh, WI: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Winnebago County)

1,471

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Oshkosh)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Winnebago County)

About 2,212 Oshkosh residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 18% in Winnebago County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,471 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Oshkosh that list physical therapy include Ascension At Home and Aurora At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Oshkosh compared with Winnebago County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Oshkosh	Winnebago County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	4.6%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	5.5%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,695	$53,870	—

Older residents in towns around Oshkosh

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Omro, WI	8.7 mi	787	11%
Winneconne, WI	9.6 mi	557	24%
Neenah, WI	11 mi	4,296	18%
Fox Crossing, WI	14 mi	3,316	22%
Menasha, WI	15 mi	2,578	21%
North Fond du Lac, WI	15 mi	925	14%

Home health agencies serving Oshkosh (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascension At Home	Neenah, WI	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 727-2000
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Appleton, WI	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 830-9911
Aveanna Home Health	Waupaca, WI	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 258-2130
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 969-0919

Emergency hospitals near Oshkosh

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Aurora Medical Ctr Oshkosh	Oshkosh, WI	2.3 mi	4 of 5	(920) 456-6000
Thedacare Regional Med Ctr - Neenah	Neenah, WI	12 mi	4 of 5	(920) 729-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Oshkosh. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Oshkosh

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,141 monthly median income of Oshkosh households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Oshkosh: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Oshkosh?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,141 monthly median income of Oshkosh households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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